Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Undergraduate Program

1). Application Form
2). An unedited performance DVD  (Repertoire Requirements).   
3). Transcript (If not in English, please provide a translated version in addition to the original).

2. Graduate Program
A. MA in Performance
1). Application Form
2). An unedited performance DVD  (Repertoire Requirements).   
3). Transcript (If not in English, please provide a translated version in addition to the original).
4). Two to three recommendation letters by qualified music professionals

B. MA in Theory and Musicology
1.Application Form
2. A Copy of Writing Sample (English or Chinese)      
3. Transcript (If not in English, please provide a translated version in addition to the original.)
4. Two to three recommendation letters by qualified music professionals

C. MA in Composition
1. Application Form
2. Transcript (If not in English, please provide a translated version in addition to the original.)
3. Two to three recommendation letters by qualified music professionals
4. Portfolio of Creative Work
- emailed to jllu@suda.edu.cn as a single .zip or .rar file
- File named as follows: FAMILYNAME_GIVENNAME_Application.zip (.rar)
-Scores and accompanying recordings of most recent, representative compositions
- Scores named as follows: FAMILYNAME_TITLE_Score.pdf
- Recordings named as follows: FAMILYNAME_TITLE_Recording.mp3
5. Audio recordings of two works performed by the applicant (from standard repertoire of the instrument) to demonstrate proficiency in instrumental or vocal music. It is not required that instrumental or vocal competence be at the level of a music performance major.

After initial review, candidates will be contacted for either live interviews at Soochow University or a Skype Interview.